Tortoiseshell Bio-Acetate and Wood Rectangular Sunglasses
Tortoiseshell Bio-Acetate and Wood Rectangular Sunglasses
Built from bio-acetate made with natural wood pulp and recycled ocean plastic, with walnut wood temples and polarised UV400 lenses — the Kona is a rectangular frame that actually earns a second look, and every pair sold plants a tree.
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Rectangular sunglasses are a wardrobe staple, but Bear Essentials had no interest in making another forgettable pair. The Kona takes that familiar silhouette and rebuilds it from the materials up — tortoiseshell or black bio-acetate front, walnut wood temples, polarised lenses — and the result is a frame that looks considered because it genuinely is.
The bio-acetate used here is produced from natural wood pulp combined with recycled ocean plastic. That combination gives the frame its depth of colour and its environmental credentials in one move — no greenwashing required, the material itself does the work. The walnut wood temples (finished with bio-acetate tips) add warmth and texture that standard acetate simply cannot replicate, and the Flexi-Hinge Technology means the frame flexes rather than snaps under the kind of pressure that ruins cheaper pairs.
Key features:
- Polarised lenses with UV400 protection — reduces glare on bright days without distorting colour
- Bio-acetate frame made from natural wood pulp and recycled ocean plastic
- Walnut wood temples with bio-acetate tips
- Flexi-Hinge Technology for durability and all-day comfort
- Lightweight construction designed for extended wear
- Prescription lenses available — contact Bear Essentials directly for details
- 12-month guarantee
- Every purchase plants one tree in areas of deforestation, using only native species
- Designed in the UK
Lens options: Classic Black, Vintage Brown, Ice Blue, Sunset Red, Gold Chrome Frame options: Tortoiseshell, Black
The Kona comes in a protective cork case that folds flat into a bag or back pocket — practical, and in keeping with the material story of the whole product. It also makes for a genuinely good gift: the packaging, the frame, and the tree-planting commitment all land well when you are giving rather than just buying for yourself.
Bear Essentials started in a family home workshop and has kept handcrafting at the centre of production. Each frame is made individually, which is why no two are quite identical — the tortoiseshell pattern in particular varies slightly piece to piece, which is a feature rather than a flaw.
About Our Brand Bear Essentials
Travel accessories are often mass-produced from synthetic materials, leaving environmentally conscious explorers with limited options that align with their values. Bear Essentials addresses this by creating durable, considered products for those who wish their equipment to be as thoughtful as their journeys.
Every Bear Essentials item is handcrafted using natural materials, including wood from sustainable forestry and recycled pellets, ensuring each piece is unique. The brand prioritises natural alternatives over plastic, a practical manufacturing decision that speaks to their commitment to responsible production.
Originating from a family home workshop, Bear Essentials maintains handcrafting as central to its production, refusing to compromise craft for scale. For every purchase, a tree is planted, directly replenishing the natural resources used and closing the loop between consumption and environmental return.